Juniper QFX5K-FPC-4CD Line Card – High-Density 100GbE Switching

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX5K-FPC-4CD is a line/interface card (FPC) designed for the Juniper QFX5000 series chassis, operating under Junos OS. It is engineered for deployment in data center leaf or top-of-rack switch configurations, providing high-performance traffic processing. The card supports server connectivity via 10/25/100G interfaces, facilitating scalable and dense port architectures. It is a hot-swappable module intended for installation into available chassis slots.

Main Parameters

• Type: Line/interface card (FPC)
• Platform: Juniper QFX5000 series leaf/top-of-rack data center switches
• Chipset: High-performance, low-latency ASIC
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Interfaces: 10/25/100G server connectivity
• Supported Technologies: VXLAN and EVPN for network virtualization and segmentation
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable module for chassis slot installation

Key Advantages

This line card is selected for enterprise projects due to its low-latency ASIC design, which ensures efficient data center traffic handling. It supports high-density port configurations, enabling scalable IP fabric architectures. The card’s compatibility with VXLAN and EVPN enhances network segmentation and virtualization capabilities, making it suitable for modern, cloud-scale data center environments. Its hot-swappable nature allows for simplified maintenance and reduced operational downtime.

Compatibility & Integration

The QFX5K-FPC-4CD is compatible with Juniper QFX5000 series switch chassis, integrating into standard free slots. It operates under Junos OS, requiring appropriate licensing for advanced feature activation. The card supports industry-standard VXLAN and EVPN technologies, ensuring interoperability within IP fabric and leaf-spine network designs.